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Schoolkids in 8 states — including Colorado — can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. — When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the footsteps of California and Maine. Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.Lightfeather, who has four kids who attend public schools in Duluth, Minnesota, said her family has sometimes qualified for free or reduced-price meals but would have had to pay in the upcoming school year if Minnesota had not made the change. Her earnings as a hospital worker and her husband’s as a tribal employee would have put them over the limit. Last year, the family was paying over $260 a month for school...

The 2023 BMW i4 eDrive 40 all electric compact Sport Sedan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

What is an i4? The i4 is an all electric compact sport sedan with a hatchback style rear trunk lid, built in Munich, Germany and sold worldwide by BMW. For 2023, there are 3 versions: the eDrive 35, the eDrive 40 and the M50. The eDrive 35 is equipped with a single rear mounted electric motor that produces 281 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The eDrive 40 increases output to 335 HP and 317 lb-ft of torque, and that’s more than enough power to get you to the grocery store, and then on to Costco for the big stuff.The M50 has an electric motor on both axles, which together provide AWD all wheel drive, with 536 HP horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque. The M50 hits 60 mph in only 3.3 seconds and is quicker than a RWD rear wheel drive BMW M3 Competition Edition. The rear drive i4 has a set of 18″ rims and 19″ rims are optional on all models.The fuel economy in combined driving is 99 MPGe, the greenhouse gas rating is a 10, the smog rating is a 10, which is the bes...

Man, 30, killed in overnight Antioch shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

(BCN) -- A 30-year-old man was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday in Antioch, announced the Antioch Police Department. Officers first responded to reports of shots fired at 1:51 a.m. in the 400 block of W. 2nd Street. Officers said they found a 30-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said that he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police said the victim's identity is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified. Anyone with more information about the shooting is urged to contact Detective Duffy at 925-779-6884.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Sonoma County authorities looking for suspect in deadly hit-and-run

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

(BCN) -- Police in Sonoma County are on the lookout for the driver of a Toyota Highlander suspected of being involved in a traffic collision along River Road outside Windsor that left one pedestrian dead, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday. VIDEO: Fight after 49ers game at In-N-Out near Levi’s Stadium leads to stabbing At around 7:29 a.m. Sunday, officers were first informed of an accident involving a Toyota Highlander and an 18-year-old pedestrian along River Road in the Forestville area just west of Windsor. The vehicle allegedly hit the pedestrian, who suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to the CHP. However, at 7:34 a.m., officers reported that the suspect vehicle fled the scene. Police in Santa Rosa and Windsor have been informed and are on the lookout for the suspect, highway patrol said.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved

Napa County crash leaves 1 person dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

(BCN) -- At least one person is dead after a traffic collision near Sage Canyon Road in unincorporated Napa County early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. At around 5:35 a.m. Sunday, officers were first alerted to the accident which occurred along Lower Chiles Valley Road just west of the Nichelini Family Winery on Sage Canyon Road. It was unclear whether more than one vehicle was involved in the accident, and if there were any other crash victims. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Arizona State imposes 1-year bowl ban for potential violations under Edwards

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has issued a self-imposed one-year bowl ban amid an NCAA investigation for possible infractions incurred under former football coach Herm Edwards.The ban announced Sunday is a preemptive step as the NCAA investigates the Sun Devils for alleged recruiting violations during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Arizona State University has informed the NCAA and Pac-12 conference that it will self-impose a one-year postseason ban on its football program for the upcoming season,” Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson said. “In light of the ongoing investigation and our membership obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the matter, we will not be commenting further at this time.” The NCAA has been investigating the program since 2021, looking into allegations that the Sun Devils hosted recruits during the NCAA-imposed ban on in-person recruiting during the pandemic. The NCAA shut down official visits to campus by high school prospects in all sp...

Nunez scores two late goals as 10-man Liverpool recovers to beat Newcastle 2-1 in Premier League

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Substitute Darwin Nunez scored two late goals, including a winner in the third minute of stoppage time, as Liverpool recovered to beat Newcastle 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday despite playing more than an hour with 10 men after Virgil van Dijk’s sending-off.Newcastle took the lead in the 25th minute through Anthony Gordon and, when Van Dijk was shown a straight red card three minutes later, it looked to be a damage-limitation exercise for Liverpool.However, Uruguay striker Nunez led an unlikely rally from Liverpool, equalizing in the 85th minute and then scoring an almost-replica finish in added-on time at St. James’ Park to earn a second straight victory and stay unbeaten.“It was something special out there today,” said Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who made a mistake for Gordon’s goal and played almost the whole match under pressure after a sixth-minute yellow card.“We had to do it the hard way. The very hard wa...

16-year-old Lamal helps Barcelona fight back for 4-3 win at Villarreal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Teenager Yamine Lamal helped Barcelona fight back to win a 4-3 thriller at Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday.The 16-year-old forward set up Gavi Páez’s opening goal for Barcelona, hit the woodwork twice and played a key role in Robert Lewandowski’s winning goal as an entertaining game finished in the visitors’ favor.After he caught the eye of Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández while playing for the club’s youth sides, Lamal became the youngest player to appear for Barcelona in April when he was 15 years, 9 months, 16 days. Last weekend he became the youngest player to start for Barcelona in its win over Cadiz.Lamal delivered a cross for Gavi on Sunday to head home at the far post and kick off the scoring fest in the 12th minute. Frenkie de Jong then doubled the lead three minutes later.Villarrreal roared back in style. Juan Foyth headed in a corner kick by Álex Baena in the 26th. Alexander Sorloth tapped in a squared pass from Alfonso Pedraza...

US Open 2023: Defending champ Alcaraz returns as a favorite of the fans, but not of the oddsmakers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz wishes he could go a little more unnoticed as he tries to move around the home of the U.S. Open.That’s not possible, of course. New York is the last place to find quiet when you’re the star of the show, and even at just 20 years old, it appears the Spaniard is already that in tennis.He may not be the favorite of the oddsmakers despite being the defending champion — Novak Djokovic is back, after all — but he certainly seems to be a popular choice among fans.They will have to wait one more day to watch him. Alcaraz isn’t on the schedule Monday for the first day of play, when top-ranked Iga Swiatek opens her title defense in the afternoon and both 19-year-old Coco Gauff and Djokovic play at night.Alcaraz is scheduled to play Dominik Koepfer on Tuesday night, providing an extra day to set aside the distractions and hype that were already starting even before he won the title last year and have snowballed since.“Well, my life changed a lot, a lot,” Alcaraz ...

McLaughlin has fastest qualify for Sunday’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 but starts tenth.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:12 GMT

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin earned his fifth career IndyCar pole ahead of Sunday’s Bommarito 500, but if he wants to earn his first career win on an oval, he will have to do so from the No. 10 starting position.McLaughlin is one of six drivers who were assessed a nine-position grid penalty for unapproved use of a fifth engine this season.“I just want an oval win so bad,” McLaughlin said. “I’ll do anything I can for an oval win right now. I’m really determined to get one. It’s the last thing on my checklist.”McLaughlin completed his qualifying laps in 49.1936 seconds. Team Penske teammate Josef Newgarden will start in the top position after completing his qualifying laps in 49.3448 seconds.McLaughlin can finish the season no higher than second place in the IndyCar driver standings, but Newgarden remains mathematically alive sitting four points behind of Scott Dixon and trailing leader Alex Palou by 105 points heading into the third-to-last race of the season.“I think there’...